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PCA
Northampton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company.  Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds.  Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence.  We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.  Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

 

 

Job Summary

Under supervision, performs logistics tasks including material handling, inventory management, and shipment preparation using manual methods and basic equipment (e.g., forklifts, conveyors).

This position is open for 2nd shift only - 3pm to 11pm

Key Responsibilities

Operate sit-down forklift to primarily load but also unload shipments.

 

Prepare and load orders for shipment to include placing on pallets.

 

Maintain a clean and organized shipping area.

 

Document damaged items.

 

Complete required load tallies and properly scan units.

 

Conduct routine quality checks on finished goods.

 

Adhere to safety and organizational standards.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of forklift experience in a warehouse setting.

 

Strong teamwork and communication skills.

 

Effective time management and organizational abilities.

 

Reliable attendance and flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and overtime.

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

 

  • Starting salary for position: $27.13 per hour. 
  • Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics. 
  • Paid Vacation: 2 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. 
  •  Paid Holidays.
  • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
  • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
  • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

 

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

 

Salary : $27

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